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BREAKING: Philippines temporarily suspends all flights from the United Kingdom starting Dec. 24 until Dec. 31 due to the new coronavirus strain first detected in the UK, IATF spokesperson Harry Roque says cnn.ph

Roque says passengers who are already in transit and those who arrived in PH from UK before Dec. 24 are exempted from entry restrictions, but they are required to undergo stricter quarantine and testing protocols | @TriciahTerada

Roque says the travelers are required to undergo 14-day quarantine in the Athlete's Village in New Clark City regardless of RT-PCR test results | @laratyan

Roque says President Duterte approved the suspension of all UK flights from Dec. 24, 12:01am to Dec. 31, 2020 | @laratyan

The Department of Health says the temporary travel ban on UK flights could also curb the anticipated increase in COVID-19 cases in the country during the holiday season | @laratyan

Roque: Outbound travel to the UK shall likewise be subject to existing exit protocols of PH and UK | @TriciahTerada

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